Adventure Sports Podcast

Cycling: Willie Weir and Kat on 60,000 Miles Human-Powered World Journey – Focus on People and Memories Over Miles, Motivational Speaker and Author Shares Adventure Travel Inspiration. 60,000 miles on a bicycle? But it is not about the miles for Willie Weir and his wife, Kat. It is all about the people and the memories. Join us to hear all about it from motivational speaker, author, and world adve...

Mountaineering: Jeff Golden Shares Tips and Experiences Climbing Colorado's 14ers – Colorado Mountain Club Guide, Building Willpower and Determination, Essential Know-How for High Peaks Success. There may be no better way to start in mountaineering than to climb Colorado's 14,000 foot tall peaks. Jeff Golden shares his tips, tricks, and experiences in today's show on Colorado 14ers! Wi...

Climbing: Gea Franklin on Rock Climbing Passion – Working as Stunt Double in Cliffhanger Movie, Sharing Experiences and Stories with Travis. Listen in as Travis talks with Gea Franklin about rock climbing and working as a stunt double in the movie Cliffhanger. https://twitter.com/geafranklin       Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my...

Bodyboarding: Emma Cobb on Passion Since Age 17 – Competing in Women's World Bodyboarding Tour Since 2012, Inspiring Travis on Why Bodyboarding Could Be Your Next Adventure Sport. In this episode Travis speaks with Emma Cobb about her passion for bodyboarding. Emma has been bodyboarding since 17 and has been competing in the Women's World Bodyboarding Tour since 2012. Listen in and see if...

Hiking: Gail and Porter Share PCT Tales and Excerpts from Award-Winning Book – Funny and Serious Moments on Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike, National Outdoor Book Award Winner. Listen in as Gail and Porter delight us with tales and excerpts from Gail's book about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and MORE. Gail and Porter get real, share the funny and the serious in a fresh light. And you've go...

It's Curt's time again. He tells us all about his crazy SCUBA adventures. The hosts take some time to thank listeners for their iTunes reviews. Keep them coming! www.180tack.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

While hiking through the Scottish Highlands, Philip Werner realized that he had had his fill of corporate life and the Section Hiker was born.  How many professional hikers do you know?  Philip qualifies.  Listen as he shares his insights into hiking that we all can do, one section at a time. www.sectionhiker.com Subscribe to the SectionHiker Newsletter Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: h...

Nathan Millward decided he didn't want to fly home to London on a boring commercial airliner. So with just 3 days of preparation, Nathan set off to ride from Sydney, Australia back to London, England on a motorcycle. However this was not your typical large displacement adventure touring motorcycle, Nathan did this 9-month, 23,000 mile trip through 18 countries on a 105cc postal carrier bike. A...

Ever want to drop it all and take up the cruising life?  Jim and Kay Parsons took the leap and it proved to be one of the best things they ever did.  Jim Parsons is the voice of experience who not only tells great stories of living on board, but offers amazing advice about how to get started.  Whether recalling outrunning water spouts or wintering in the Bahamas, Jim's clever story telling is...

Ever wanted to know what these Mud Runs were all about? Do you like to act like a kid and play in the mud? Listen in to this episode where Michael Pierce tells us all about running in a mud run and how you can try it out by registering a team for Muckfest. http://www.muckfestms.com https://www.facebook.com/MuckFest https://twitter.com/muckfestms Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://n...

Want to introduce your children to nature and the sports you love?  Here are a few tips from a dad who raised four children to love nature.  Your host, Curt Linville shares some tips and tricks to maximizing hiking, backpacking and camping with children in this weekend mini edition podcast! www.180tack.com   Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy...

Brett Davis from Outdoor Pursuits at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado joins us today to share their program which teaches adventure sports to Ft Lewis students.  All kinds of fun sports, new and old are on the menu!  What a great opportunity!  www.fortlewis.edu www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits/ www.facebook.com/FortLewis www.twitter.com/flcdurango www.instagram.com/fortlewiscollege/ Our Spo...

Our friend Eric Bader from the Boulder Outdoor Center discusses Kiteboarding on this episode. Are you ready to give it a try? Listen up and he'll tell you how to get started!   www.boc123.com info@boc123.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Outdoor-Center-Inc/424236524296388?fref=ts     Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my...

Gerry Roach, the well known author of Colorado Fourteeners, shares stories, advice, lessons learned, and wisdom from his more than 2000 climbs.  From the seven summits to all of Colorado's 13ers and 14ers, Gerry has been there, done that!  What's more, he has shared his experiences via 15 books he has authored on climbing; guides and narratives.  Don't miss this one! www.summitsight.co...

Liz Thomas is a well-traveled adventure athlete most known for breaking the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail in 2011. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 10,000 miles across the United States on long distance hiking trails. Liz...

Bruno Lutz is an avid mountain biker, kayaker, camper, and both alpine and tele skier.  He and his wife love adventure sports so when they had children, they found amazing ways to teach them the sports they loved.  Ever hear of kids that learned to snow ski before they could walk?  Really.  Bruno not only shares the secrets of teaching children such sports safely, but also shares the joys of shari...

Dave Campbell, owner of Mile High Gliding in Boulder, Colorado stops by to let us in on the ups and downs of flying gliders over the Rocky Mountains. Mention the Adventure Sports Podcast to ave 10% on your next flight! www.milehighgliding.com Facebook   Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdo...

The passionate paddler himself shares the wonders of canoeing Canada! David Lee is usually on the water as the ice melts and among the very last to pull his boat out when the winter storms start raging.  His favorite trip of all time is the next trip, and he goes on plenty of them covering hundreds of miles per season.  Ever wonder what it is like to slip through those crystal clear lakes drifting...

Frank Block, paddling instructor, visits to discuss Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Listen in and see if you've got what it takes to paddle one of these things down the rapids! http://confluencekayaks.com/ 877-298-1292 Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com Advertising Inquir...

Ever wonder what it would be like to not only climb mountains, but to have the strength to run over and through mountains for days?  There are those who do.  Dale Garland began his ultra distance career by running the 400 miles of the Colorado trail.  He now serves as the Director of the Hardrock 100. www.hardrock100.com www.facebook.com/hardrockhundred https://twitter.com/hardrock100   Our Sponso...

Catalina Ontaneda the Minister of Sports for Ecuador visits with Travis Parsons about the diverse terrain and ecosystem that makes Ecuador such an amazing place to participate in all kinds of adventure sports. Ecuador's position on the equator allows for consistent weather and daylight throughout the year. Maybe it's time you consider Ecuador for your next adventure sports trip! www. Ultim...

Life on ice!  Enjoy Lonnie Dupre's amazing accounts of 25 years of Arctic Expeditions. From dog sledding between Siberia and Alaska to promote peace between the USA and the USSR to two trips to the north pole and even a winter solo ascent of Denali, Lonnie show's us how its done!  www.oneworldendeavors.com www.facebook.com/oneworldendeavors www.twitter.com/1worldendeavors   Our Sponsors: *...

What is it like to compete for a land speed record on a motorcycle? Tom Borcherdt visits with Travis to describe it for us. Listen in and see if you’ve got what it takes!    www.landracing.com Southern California Timing Association http://www.scta-bni.org/ Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials http://bonnevillespeedtrials.com/   Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons: https://nathanandsons.com * C...

Does a big backpacking trip seem overwhelming?  Tired of the crowds?  Want to camp with children?  Would you like to enjoy nearly pristine natural areas without long drives or hikes?  Then the quarter mile camp is for you!   Join Curt as he shares a favorite camping technique that saves time, gear, and hassles. Also featured on today's mini-edition podcast is the Bearline+.  Keep your food awa...

Ever wonder what it is like to run scores or even more than a hundred miles through the desert?  How about mountain biking more than 100 miles at high elevation?  Or how about just finding out something new about yourself by starting small and finding your own personal limits?  Reid shares encouraging insights and challenges.  Listen in and find out what Desert RATS is about. www.geminiadventures....